The Echo Cardiff Devils WILL be able to skate at their new rink tomorrow, writes Terry Phillips.

They have been assured the ice will be ready, complete with sponsors logos, by tomorrow - and the Elite League match against Manchester Phoenix on Wednesday will go ahead (7.15pm face-off).

'We will be skating tomorrow, for the first time on home ice,' said coach Ed Patterson today.

'The players have suffered over the last few months, but they are sticking together. I'm proud of them all and we are determined to see this through.'

The Echo Devils were left frustrated and angry when the ice at their new rink in Cardiff Bay, built by Ice Associates of Peterborough and managed by Planet Ice, was not ready for the opening game.

Their match against Newcastle Vipers was called off an hour before face-off.

'We feel as badly let down as 2,000 Devils fans,' said a Cardiff club official statement today.

'There really was nothing more that could have been done by the Devils organisation.

'A big thank you for the support and understanding of Echo Devils fans. We ask all of them to please come back on Wednesday when the ice will be ready and we will play our game against Manchester Phoenix.

'We have been assured by Planet Ice that the ice will be up to game standard for Wednesday.

'And the Echo Devils will now get their first real training session on home ice tomorrow afternoon.'

Ticket information can be obtained from 0845 434 9055, while fans are advised to keep hold of tickets from the postponed match against Newcastle and contact Planet Ice for refunds.